The hospitality sector in Africa is experiencing a significant boom, according to this year’s Hotel Development Pipeline Report by Lagos-based W Hospitality Group. The report, which offers an in-depth study of international hospitality development projects across the continent, highlights an impressive growth of 13.3% compared to 2024. This increase notably surpasses the single-digit pipeline growth reported globally by leading international chains.
North Africa has seen substantial development, with a 23% year-on-year increase compared to a 6% increase in sub-Saharan Africa. Over the past five years, the hotel development pipeline has grown at an annualized rate of 4% in sub-Saharan Africa, 12% in North Africa, and 7% overall.
Egypt is leading the development race with 143 hotels and 33,926 rooms in the pipeline, nearly quadrupling the…
